02 Jun High Traffic Flooring for your Commercial Space

If you’re choosing flooring for your commercial enterprise one of the most important considerations will be value for the cost. Flooring should reflect the ambiance of the business itself and the best high traffic flooring for one commercial company may not be desirable for another establishment.

Tile

Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain or marble tile, there are few types of flooring that can fit seamlessly into any décor. It provides the ultimate in durability. Tile is water, scratch, and stain-resistant. Cleaning and maintenance requirements are few and if damage ever does occur, it’s easy to repair.

Ceramic and porcelain tile is available in a myriad of colors, patterns, textures, and tile sizes. Tile comes in styles that can mimic the look of hardwood flooring, along with high-end marble, granite, and slate. Ceramic, porcelain and marble tile contribute to improved air quality since the materials don’t attract or hold allergens.

Laminate

Available in tiles or planks, the flooring can replicate the appearance of multiple types of stone, tile and hardwood. Resistant to scratches and moisture, laminate is an affordably priced alternative to ceramic, porcelain or marble. It has minimal cleaning and maintenance requirements and it performs well in high-traffic areas. The manufacturing method aids in minimizing scuffs and scratches. It’s a good choice for hotels, medical offices and restaurants.

Hardwood

While hardwood flooring isn’t typically the option of choice for commercial establishments, there are environments where hardwood will work and contribute to the overall atmosphere. One of those businesses is boutique retail spaces, along with some types of restaurants. Candidates for hardwood flooring that experiences high traffic include dance, stage, sports and fitness facilities.

Carpet

Commercial carpeting stands up to high traffic and offers a good choice if you own a commercial enterprise such as a hotel, office, certain types of eateries, and a business with a lobby. Carpet with a low-profile pile does have the potential to stain and affect air quality over the long term, but carpeting can enhance the environment and make it more aesthetically pleasing to employees and customers.